Johann Spies
More than three decades of international leadership and implementation experience in industry, public organisations and consulting.
My professional journey
- 1984 – 1990
Laying the foundation
Chemical laboratory technician, master craftsman in plastics technology, research & development in Austria and Germany.
- 1990 – 2000
Technology & development
Development engineer and project manager, laboratory management and development of materials and technologies.
- 2000 – 2003
Training & technology transfer China
Training employees of a Chinese site in Europe, setting up and commissioning plants in China.
- 2004 – 2007
Leadership in industry
Plant manager in Germany, responsible for production, quality and staff.
- 2007 – present
International leadership
Plant manager and production manager, developing processes and organisation, technology transfer, plant construction and commissioning, project responsibility from greenfield site to series production.
- Since 2008
Consultant, entrepreneur, shaper
International consulting projects in Europe and Asia, founding and building companies.
- Since 2007
Public responsibility
Managing director, including managing director responsible under waste management law, of several municipal companies, crisis management and strategic realignment.
- Since 01/2024
SPIES CONSULT GmbH
Consulting with conviction. Stewardship with responsibility.
My areas of expertise
Strategy & transformation
- Strategy development
- Business models
- Transformation
- Interim management
Leadership & organisation
- Management
- Crisis management
- Change processes
- Organisational development
Digitalisation & innovation
- Digital transformation
- AI strategies
- Process optimisation
- Quality management
Sustainability & stewardship
- Sustainable strategies
- ESG & reporting
- Risk management
- Stewardship leadership
International experience
- Austria
- Germany
- Denmark
- Finland
- China · India
Education & qualifications
Core competencies
- Strategy development & implementation
- International leadership & management
- Organisational development
- Production, technology & innovation
- Quality, risk & environmental management
- Digitalisation & AI
- Crisis management & restructuring
- Interim management
Qualifications
- MBA – Executive General Management
- MSc – Management & Environment
- Engineer (mechanical engineering / plastics technology)
- Lead auditor (ISO 9001, 14001, 22301, 31000, 45001, 50001)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Green Chemistry Change Manager
International experience
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is Johann Spies?
Johann Spies is an engineer in mechanical engineering and plastics technology with an MBA and an MSc. He brings more than three decades of leadership and implementation experience from industry, public organisations and consulting, has been advising in Europe and Asia since 2008, and since 01/2024 with SPIES CONSULT GmbH.
What qualifications does Johann Spies hold?
MBA in Executive General Management, MSc in Management and Environment, engineer in mechanical engineering and plastics technology, lead auditor for ISO 9001, 14001, 22301, 31000, 45001 and 50001, Six Sigma Green Belt and Green Chemistry Change Manager.
In which countries has Johann Spies worked?
In Austria, Germany, Denmark, Finland, China and India. In China, he trained employees and built and commissioned plants.